Bhutan-case study for development gap

Cards (10)

  • What are the three key aspects of Bhutan's development gap case study?
    Economic diversity, cultural identity, and environmental sustainability
  • How does Bhutan achieve economic diversity?
    By balancing tourism with other industries and ensuring tourism funds development
  • What is the daily charge for tourists in Bhutan, and how much of that is spent on development?
    The charge is $250 per day, with $65 spent on development
  • What type of tourism does Bhutan promote?
    High value, low impact tourism
  • What does cultural identity in Bhutan focus on?
    Preserving unique Bhutanese culture and enforcing traditional dress
  • How does Bhutan restrict tourist access to certain locations?
    By enforcing laws that restrict tourists from some locations
  • What is the significance of the Gankhar Puensum in Bhutan?
    It is the world's highest unclimbed mountain
  • What does environmental sustainability in Bhutan promote?
    It promotes eco-tourism and limits the environmental impact of tourism developments
  • What legal requirement does Bhutan have regarding deforestation?
    Deforestation must be legally replaced to ensure 60% national forest cover
  • What was the limit on tourists in Bhutan set in 2015?
    The limit was 100,000 tourists